MLB DFS Cheat Sheet – DraftKings 7/23

Welcome to the first installment of our new daily series, a MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for Draftkings.  Each article will include a Cheat Sheet followed by a corresponding slate summary to help assist players in constructing optimal lineups. 

"First off, a “Cheat Sheet” when it comes to DFS should never be used as the sole guage when it comes to breaking down a slate. There is no substitute to extensive research and analysis collected from multiple platforms. However, a cheat sheet is primarily a great concise form of reference. It’s best used as an introductory guide in grasping an idea of your potential targets. Not to mention it’s very viable in constructing an initial build. Our MLB Daily DFS “Cheat Sheet” will list our projected top player at each position at three different price points, which will be labeled as “Tiers”. Each player listed will be paired with his current price and stats from their past 7 games including their Draftkings FPPG(fantasy points per game) over that span as well. Now enjoy our first MLB DFS “Cheat Sheet” for Draftkings Monday 7/23 Slate  *Note: All stats provided by MLB.com and Pro Baseball Reference"

Elite Tier:

Starting Pitcher: Luis Severino NYY, $13,200 @ TBLast 7 Starts: 5-1 W/L,2.55 era,1.16 WHIP, 42 strikeouts, 38 hits allowed, 11 walks (DK average:20.8 FPPG)

Catcher: Wilson Contreras CHC, $4,100 vs ARI Last 7 games: .261 avg, .391 SLG avg, 3 runs, 3 rbi, 1 homerun, 6 hits, 4 walks, 1 stolen base (DK average: 7.4 FPPG)

1st Baseman: Matt Carpenter STL, $5,500 @ CIN Last 7 games: .500 avg, 1.625 SLG avg, 10 runs, 12 rbi, 8 homers, 12 hits, 4 walks (DK average: 21.7 FPPG)

2nd Baseman: Scooter Gennett CIN, $5,100 vs STL Last 7 Games: .269 avg, .538 SLG avg,  4 runs, 5 rbi, 2 homeruns, 7 hits, 3 walks (DK Average: 9 FPPG)

3rd Baseman: Jose Ramirez CLE, $6,000 vs PIT Last 7 Games: .458 avg, 1.042 SLG avg, 7 runs, 7 rbi, 3 homeruns, 11 hits, 5 walks, 1 stolen base (DK average: 15.9 FPPG)

Shortstop: Francisco Lindor CLE, $5,800 vs PIT Last 7 Games: .259 avg, .444 SLG avg, 4 runs, 1 rbi,  7 hits, 4 walks, 3 stolen bases (DK average: 9.4 FPPG)

Outfielder: Eddie Rosario MIN, $5,100 @ TOR Last 7 Games: .419 avg, .548 SLG avg, 8 runs, 8 rbi, 1 homerun, 13 hits, 2 walks (DK average: 12 FPPG)

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet: Middle Tier

Starting Pitcher: Sean Newcomb ATL, $8,200 @ MIA Last 7 Games: 1-4 W/L, 5.45 era, 1.43 WHIP,   29 strikeouts, 33 hits allowed, 19 walks (DK average: 9.8 FPPG)

Catcher: Salvador Perez KC, $4,000 vs DET Last 7 Games: .286 avg, .643 SLG avg, 3 runs, 10 rbi, 3 homeruns, 8 hits, 1 walk (DK average: 10.7 FPPG)

1st Baseman: Yonder Alonso CLE, $4,700 vs PIT Last 7 Games: .333 avg, .583 SLG avg, 4 runs, 7 rbi, 2 homeruns, 8 hits, 4 walks (DK average: 9.7 FPPG)

2nd Baseman: Jason Kipnis CLE, $4,400 vs PIT Last 7 Games: .222 avg, .444 SLG avg, 3 runs, 5 rbi, 2 homeruns, 6 hits, 4 walks, 1 stolen base (DK average: 8.7 FPGG)

3rd Baseman: Max Muncy LAD, $4,500 @ PHI Last 7 Games: .259 avg, .481 SLG avg, 4 runs, 4 rbi, 1 homerun, 7 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 8.3 FPGG)

Shortstop: Eduardo Escobar MIN, $4,200 @ TOR Last 7 Games: .231 avg, .269 SLG avg, 3 runs, 4 rbi, 6 hits, 4 walks (DK average: 6.2 FPPG)

Outfielder: Teoscar Hernandez TOR, $4,300 vs MIN Last 7 Games: .208 avg, .500 SLG avg, 3 runs, 5 rbi, 2 homeruns, 5 hits, 2 walks (DK average:7.3 FPPG)

Cheap Tier:

Starting Pitcher: Eric Lauer SD, $4,000 @ NYM, Last 7 Games: 3-2 W/L, 3.05 era, 1.28 WHIP, 29 strikeouts, 41 hits, 8 walks (DK average: 14.3 FPPG) *Lauer scratched, fade all minimally priced options on DK

Catcher: Erik Kratz MIL, $3,000 vs WAS Last 7 Games: .250 avg, .292 SLG avg, 2 runs, 6 hits, 1 stolen base (DK average: 4.1 FPPG)

1st Baseman: Cody Bellinger LAD, $3,900 vs PHI Last 7 Games: .269 avg, .385 SLG avg, 2 runs, 1 rbi, 7 hits, 3 walks (DK average: 5.7 FPPG)

2nd Baseman: Devon Travis TOR, $3,900 vs MIN Last 7 Games: .333 avg, .444 SLG avg, 3 runs, 1 rbi, 6 hits, 2 walks (DK average: 5 FPPG)

3rd Baseman: Adrian Beltre TEX, $3,900 vs OAK Last 7 Games: .231 avg, .385 SLG avg, 1 run, 3 rbi, 1 homerun, 6 hits (DK average: 5 FPPG)

Shortstop: Jorge Polanco MIN, $3,900 @ TOR Last 7 Games: .269 avg, .462 SLG avg, 5 runs, 2 rbi, 7 hits, 2 walks, 2 stolen bases (DK average: 8.6 FPPG)

Outfielder: Kole Calhoun LAA, $3,600 vs CWS Last 7 Games: .292 avg, .833 SLG avg, 5 runs, 7 rbi, 4 homeruns, 7 hits, 4 walks (DK average: 11.9 FPPG)

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet: Slate Summary

Today’s Monday slate is a rather interesting one with 13 games. There’s storms expected across the northeast today, so that is something worth paying attention to as the day goes on. As of now delays are more than likely but PPD risk remains cautiously low for now.

Jacob deGrom, who will have his start pushed back to today because of last night’s PPD, will join Luis Severino and Corey Kluber as the aces of the night. All 3 are in fantastic spots, but due to the potential weather issues in New York, I am leaning Severino over deGrom, especially in pitcher friendly Tropicana Field.

Pairing a pitcher with Severino’s high price tag might deem to be to difficult unless you’re punting at some positions.Also I currently do not like any of the minimally priced pitchers on Draftkings tonight, some are only making spot starts that might turn into a “bullpen day” while the others are in less than ideal matchups.

However I am on Sean Newcomb as a GPP play, despite his recent lack of control and strikeout % way down. He still possesses a 24.2% K rate against the Marlins in his career with a .170 batting average against.

So if there was ever a time for Newcomb to get his season back on track, it’s today against a Marlins lineup that I still don’t respect. Also the Braves go up against Jose Urena, which sets up a win opportunity for Newcomb as well.

As for hitting my 3 favorite stacks are Texas righties against LHP Brett Anderson, Cleveland lefties against RHP Trevor Williams, and Blue Jays righties against LHP Adalberto Mejia. My two favorite cheap bats on the day are Adrian Beltre and Kole Calhoun. Rostering both will definitely help in providing salary relief to fit an expensive ace and/or higher priced bats.

Beltre sports a .368 average with a .737 SLG against Anderson to go along with 2 homers in 19 at bats against. Kole is on fire this July with 7 homers and a .755 SLG,  and now gets a plus match up against RHP Lucas Giolito. Now go make that winning lineup!

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